Next FMI Talk - Olympian Bill Earle chatting about his sporting life. From Tokyo Olympics 1964 to presenting the Stawell Gift for many...

Please pop in and renew your membership for 2025, and grab some great books while you're at it! Still only $10 pa, and renews again in...

Fri 14th Feb - Ian Rankin discussion. Members please pop into FMI library for an informal chat about Ian Rankin and his crime fiction...

BOOK REVIEW: Midnight & Blue by Ian Rankin The latest Rebus  novel is out and in the Footscray Mechanics Institute (FMI) library!!  ...

We have a loan copy of FMI member Jeff Maynard's biography of George Hubert Wilkins, THE UNSEEN ANZAC. Here is a recent press review:...

FOOTSCRAY MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE INC. Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members will be held at the FMI, 209...

The FMI wishes all our members a happy 2025. The Library is now open for borrowing, and the 'Doug Clymo Billiards Room' is available for...

FMI Library informal discussion on Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and "Under Milk Wood" Friday 13th December - 12 noon - FMI Library - no need...

Valued members, we will be closed between 16th December 2024 to 10th January 2025 Any books on loan will be extended to 31st January 2025...

We are pleased to announce to members that Saturday 7th December the FMI library will be open for loans and returns. Unfortunately the...

President of FMI Nev and myself lucky enough to attend this event hosted by Western Bulldogs AFC last night. Proud to be part of the...

FREE TALK on "Living and Working in CHINA" Tomorrow in the Reading Room, FMI Library. No need to book. FMI Vice-President Robert...

'The future of China's growth is dependent on a steady supply of skilled workers in key areas. However, China will face a talent demand...

Open Sat 12th October 10am-1pm Chance to return and borrow books, esp. if you work 9-5 weekdays If not supported the FMI are...

You asked for it - you got it! Advising Members the library will be open to borrow and return books on Saturday October 12th between...

FMI Members are invited to a free one hour chat discussing Bob Dylan and the recording of his 1962 debut album. There are many great...